28 April 2015 | Soulier Bunch
In two decisions dated March 3, 2015, the Commercial Chamber of the Cour de Cassation (French Supreme Court) ruled for the first time on the application by the trial judges of the concept of significant imbalance in the parties’ rights and obligations under Article L. 442-6, I, 2° of the French Commercial Code. It results […]
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28 April 2015 | Rui Cheng
Pursuant to a Decree dated March 11, 2015 relating to the simplification of civil procedure, electronic communications and amicable dispute resolution, any and all summons must, since April 1, 2015, specify the steps taken by the parties to attempt to amicably settle their dispute. Yet, in France like in China, the effectiveness of alternative dispute […]
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28 April 2015 | Soulier Bunch
As announced[1], the Bill on growth, economic activity and equality of economic opportunity, commonly known as the “Macron Bill” was adopted on February 19, 2015 by the National Assembly. Currently discussed by the Senate, the Bill should be put to a formal vote shortly. Articles 34 and 35 of the Macron Bill introduce changes to […]
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28 April 2015 | Soulier Bunch
On April 16, 2015, the French Senate approved a measure designed to support investment made by businesses to speed up the modernization of their productive assets. This is a one-year exceptional measure that offers businesses the possibility to benefit from an additional “bonus” depreciation of 40%. In other words, it allows certain equipment to be […]
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28 April 2015 | Soulier Bunch
Law n° 2014-790 of July 10, 2014 on combating unfair labor competition had supplemented the existing scheme aimed at regulating the conditions in which foreign workers are temporarily posted in France and, in particular, imposed on user companies and clients an obligation of vigilance with respect to housing conditions and labor legislation. Decree n°2015-364 of […]
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